Whiskey Piggy

I totally ripped off this recipe, not going to lie! Some of you might even recognize the name! We have a new not that new anymore, restaurant here in town that (in my opinion) has one of the top 3 menus in Casper. J's Pub and Grill has a menu item called The Whiskey Piggy, and I'm obsessed with it. I pretty much order that, or Shrimp Vermicelli (which I also ripped off- see this recipe), every time we go. I'm just not good with change. Every time I second guess my decision I end up wishing I would have ordered what I wanted in the first place. Next time you go to J's Pub, try The Whiskey Piggy- or come to my house and I'll cook you my version which is even better ;-) sorry chef!

I make this recipe to serve two, if you are making for a bigger crowd- adjust the recipe accordingly! Or email me and I would be happy to help you!

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (you can substitute apple juice)

1 cup chicken broth

1 tsp lemon juice

2 gala apples, peeled and chopped

3 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tbsp soy sauce

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

2 center cup pork loin chops (boneless or bone-in)

salt, pepper, and rosemary for seasoning

4 cups collard greens

1/2 lb bacon, diced into 1" pieces

1. Start by cooking bacon off in a large saute pan, remove when crispy on to a paper towel and set aside. Remove all but 2 Tbsp of rendered grease from the pan and set aside but do not discard.

2. Sear seasoned pork chops in bacon grease until brown and crispy on both sides (about 3-5 minutes per side).

3. Place chops on a baking sheet and into the oven at 350 degrees until done (depending on the thickness of the chops, 10-15 more minutes)

4. De-glaze pan with apple cider vinegar and 3/4 cup of chicken broth. Add apples, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and spices. Stir on low-medium heat and let reduce to form a sauce and until apples are tender. Add 1/2 cooked bacon.

5.  Heat 1/4 cup of rendered bacon grease in another pan. Add greens and 1/ 4 cup chicken broth. Cover and wilt until greens are tender. Add the second half of the cooked bacon. 

6. Serve pork chop on a bed of greens topped with apple pan sauce.

Guys, this dish costs 16 bucks in the restaurant! Now you can make it at home- and truthfully it's just as yummy if not better! The original Whiskey Piggy is served with mashed potatoes but I served mine with roasted as I am not a fan of mashed. Try this recipe out and it's sure to impress your friends and family! Happy cooking, happy eating!